BLAKE AND MORTIMER FANTASY CARS & VEHICLES (HACHETTE) - Lot 257

BLAKE AND MORTIMER FANTASY CARS & VEHICLES (HACHETTE) N°26: The Jaguar from The Francis Blake Affair Inspired by the album: L'Affaire Francis Blake. Collector's model in metal and injection-molded plastic, from the official Hachette collection, reproducing the sumptuous, elegant dark Jaguar Mark VII (very dark midnight blue/black) featured in this famous spy thriller by Jean Van Hamme and Ted Benoit. The miniature is presented on its original black display base, inscribed with the album title. Characteristics and contents of the lot: Status: Brand new in its original sealed packaging (original plastic over-blister intact). Components included: * Jaguar miniature on base. The exclusive documentary booklet n°26 with thematic files on the world of Blake and Mortimer (submarines) and detailed character sheets (Miss Summertown and Magon). Condition: Vehicle: mint condition. The model is perfectly protected under its original transparent thermoformed rigid shell. The body lines, chrome bumpers and windows are impeccable. Packaging / Booklet: The set is kept fully sealed in its original bag. The large, soft green cardboard backing at the rear is well-preserved, straight, showing only very slight wear ripples at the top due to cardboard storage, with no major folds. The colors are very fresh. A superb model of a classic British car, ideal for discerning collectors of the series.